2000 Freightliner MT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Freightliner MT, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle is on a chevrolet p30 chassis: when placing vehicle in reverse the automatic transmission park mechanism engaged, preventing any vehicle movement. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer repaired cam mechanism twice, but problem still occurred. Owner resorted to a dash mounted bypass switch to over-ride system to allow shift into reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #865162, filed 2000-07“Ongoing intermittent problem with vehicle locking up driveshaft whenever gear is shifted out of park into reverse. Also, parking brake failed to release which caused vehicle to lock up. Vehicle was in/out of dealer shop on three occasions and problem still occurs. Seeking help in this mater.”
NHTSA complaint #839111, filed 1999-06Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 29% |
| 1998 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Freightliner MT
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Freightliner MT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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